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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Tracy Albert Robinson
May 14, 2023
Tracy Albert Robinson, 52, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born December 2, 1969, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Edgar Charles Robinson Jr. and Thelma Grigg Robinson.
Tracy was well loved by family and friends. He was warm-hearted and...
Gloria Ann Avent
May 14, 2023
Gloria Ann Avent, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her residence.
She grew up in the mountains of Tennessee, a descendant of Daniel Boone and Leonard Shoun. She was born August 05, 1941, to Gloria June Miller and Howard Spencer Fritts.
Gloria's mother died when she was seven years old....
Scotty Blair Hawkins
May 12, 2023
Scotty Blair Hawkins, 68, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Belaire Health Care Center.
A Gaston County native, he was born August 14, 1954, son of the late Willie "Bill" Neal and Betty Badger Hawkins.
Scotty loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed riding his Harley, taking...
Karen Whitaker
May 12, 2023
Karen Whitaker, 47, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
She was born August 11, 1975, in Gaston County, to Ann and Danny Sanderson.
Karen was a loving woman who loved her children and grandchildren. She was caring to everyone.
...Linda E. Lee
May 12, 2023
Linda E. Lee, 73, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born March 11, 1950, in Wayne County, Michigan, daughter of the late George and Marjorie Brussart Griffin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel...
Brenda Williams Lineberger
May 11, 2023
Brenda Williams Lineberger, 75, of Belmont, NC, passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas, NC.
She was born on February 26, 1948, to James and Hazel Williams.
She loved spending time with her 7 grandkids and watching sports. Brenda worked for Bank of America for...
Courtney Marie Faile
May 10, 2023
Courtney Marie Faile, 32, of York Co, SC, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
She was born October 2, 1990, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of Jeffery and Georgia Faile.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Nathan Kelly Faile; and sister, Priscilla Lynn Faile.
All services are private....
Michael Dean Davis
May 9, 2023
Michael Dean Davis, 67, of Gastonia, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia with his children by his side.
Mike was born on April 4, 1956, in Gaston County; The son of the late...
Saundra Sanders
May 6, 2023
Saundra Sanders, 76, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her residence.
She was born December 12, 1945, in Gaston County to the late Richard and Flossie Pickelsimer.
Saundra loved her family dearly. She loved to sew.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
David "Dj" James Moore
May 3, 2023
David James "DJ" Moore, 31, of Iron Station, passed away May 3, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
He was born April 29, 1992, in Lincoln County to David Madison Moore and the late Sherry Lynn Cook.
DJ loved his family. He loved an adventure. He was the life of...
Jerry Waldrop
May 2, 2023
Jerry Waldrop, 53, of Gastonia passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A Gaston County native, he was born June 12, 1969, to the late RC & Chris Waldrop.
Jerry was a member of Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church in Gastonia. He always had a smile....
Debbie "Jo Jo" Bledsoe
May 2, 2023
Debbie "Jo Jo" Bledsoe, 65, of Shelby, passed away May 2, 2023, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cherryville.
She was born October 26, 1957, in McDowell County, daughter of the late William Francis Nichols and Helen Williams Nichols.
Debbie loved her family and was deeply devoted to each of...
Billy Dean Harrelson
May 1, 2023
Billy Dean Harrelson, 71, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at Atrium Hospital in Lincolnton, NC.
He was born in Lincolnton, on March 18, 1952, to the late Marshall Harrelson and Ora Janette.
Billy was a member of Hillside Baptist Church in Hickory. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. He loved...
Angela Mccarn Rankin
May 1, 2023
Angela McCarn Rankin, 52, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born May 11, 1970, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Jr and JoAnn McCarn.
Angela was a loving person who always had a smile on her face. She always kept...
Terri Seagle
May 1, 2023
Terri Seagle, 74, of Gastonia, passed away May 1, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice Houses in Dallas.
She was born October 30, 1948, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Haven Hal Giles and Evelyn Hartman Giles.
She was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Gastonia.
Terri...
Diane Carroll Taylor
Apr 30, 2023
Diane Carroll Taylor, 76, of Cherryville, passed away on April 30, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lee Wright Carroll and Emma Carroll.
Diane was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a hard...
Gerald Dwight Bridges
Apr 29, 2023
Gerald Dwight Bridges, 77, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Carolina Care, Cherryville.
He was born August 11, 1945, in Troup, GA, son of the late Lester "High" and Amogene Bridges.
Gerald attended Grace Baptist Church, Gastonia. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed watching them...
Wesley Lance Shirley
Apr 28, 2023
Wesley Lance Shirley, 36, of Gastonia, passed away at his home April 28, 2023.
He was born September 26, 1986, in Gaston County, the son of Mary Champion Shirley and the late Billy Shirley.
Wesley loved his mother dearly.
He was a fun-loving person who had a great sense...
Juan QuiñOnes, Sr.
Apr 28, 2023
Juan Quin ̃ ones, Sr., 73, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born May 22, 1949, in Puerto Rico, son of the late Iginio Quiñones and Clotilde Torres.
Juan loved cars, baseball, and the New York Mets. He was devoted to...
Adona Lynn Harris Blackwell
Apr 28, 2023
Adona Lynn Harris Blackwell, 69, of Dallas, passed away at home on April 28, 2023.
She was born November 4, 1953, in Gaston County to Barbara Ella Hance Spencer and the late Virgil Harris.
Adona was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Harris, and sister,...
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